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And in the Transfer Portal age, he’s still a Buckeye
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It’s not even a question that he’s the best 3rd cornerback in the country. I would say he’s in the discussion for best 3rd corner in cfb history
Could have gone ANYwhere else and started
Did I say TRUE Buckeye yet?
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Starting a post with the words "And in the Transfer Portal" should be a ban-worthy offense!
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Finally got a chance to rewatch the spring game. This kid is for real if we don't already know it. I know how good our starters are, but he might be the best CB on our roster. I'm not calling for Burke, Ogbison or Hancock to not be starters because they're all incredible, but Mathews is going to play a lot this year.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
With the game sliding toward a pass first mentality, the CBs are going to get winded chasing the WRs down the field for 40-50 yards. Happens too often, and when the opponent brings in fresh meat on the outside, our guys might lose a step or two. Ergo, Jermain, and (to be named later), will have to get more minutes just to keep up. And probably in meaningful times as well. All this to say, Jermaine will get some good time, and I'll bet vcash that he's the DB1 next spring. Fortunately, the DB room is stacked, and with the 2025 haul, will be even more stacked-er. Go Bucks!
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Jermaine Mathews Jr. Emerging As A Do-It-All Depth Piece at Cornerback
Ryan Day used the word “talent” three times in 17 seconds while discussing Jermaine Mathews Jr., and Ohio State's top backup cornerback has shown that talent early in fall camp.
Jermaine Mathews Jr. Emerging As A Do-It-All Depth Piece at Cornerback
The first four preseason camp practices have shown why Jermaine Mathews Jr. is the ultimate luxury item for Ohio State’s secondary.
The sophomore defensive back, who made big-time contributions playing in some big-time spots as a freshman, would probably start for most college football teams in 2024. But for the Buckeyes, who return each of their three starting cornerbacks from 2023, Mathews is likely to be the backup for all three spots – or at least two of them.
“Jermaine has already shown us that he can play in the big moments,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said on Friday. “He had to go as a starting corner against Penn State. And they went after him. So Jermaine has already shown that he can be a gamer, and that’s why he’s some nickel – we’re trying to find a home for him. ... But I know Jermaine is gonna be there come game time.”
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We're going to have to get him on the field plenty, he's a stud. I know that is tough with Burke, Hancock and Iggy in front of him, but Mathews may be the best CB on the roster and that is being honest and knowing darn well the talent we have in the secondary.
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Jermaine filling in for Burke after his(BS) ejection should be praised. There was no drop off on his side of the field. You gotta love the depth all along this defense
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muffler dragon
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